Research Scientist (Imaging and Formulation)

About the Company

Crown Bioscience UK is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for preclinical research, with a mission to advance drug discovery and development. Our culture fosters collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to scientific excellence.

About the Role

The Research Scientist is responsible for supporting the conduct of pre-clinical in vivo studies and preparing compounds for dosing according to study protocols.

Responsibilities:

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• Prepare dosing solutions and suspensions from both liquid and powder test materials at required concentrations for use in pre-clinical studies
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• Ensure laboratory equipment is sufficiently calibrated and quality checked before use, and that equipment is maintained appropriately according to service and calibration schedules
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• Collect and QC data from in vivo imaging studies
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• To ensure that records of formulations and imaging are recorded accurately, in a timely fashion to the required standard
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• Facilitate communication across Crown Bioscience departments, providing relevant information to respective departments and Study Directors
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• Ensure quality assurance is maintained by following company SOPs and working under Crown’s Quality System
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Experience:

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• BSc. in a scientific discipline (essential)
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• Experience working in a laboratory and in use of basic equipment (essential)
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• Experience working aseptically (desirable)
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• Experience handling chemical and biological material (desirable)
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• Experience in different dissolution methods (desirable)
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• Knowledge of oncology (desirable)
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Required Skills:

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• Ability to work safely and independently in a laboratory environment
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• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, including basic understanding of Excel
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• Competent in use of basic laboratory equipment
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• Accurately follow formulation instructions involving multiple steps and use of different pieces of equipment
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• Ability to perform scientific calculations (e.g. calculation of volumes and concentrations)
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• Troubleshoot effectively and solve scientific problems
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• Ability to find, read and understand scientific literature
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